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dlh wrote:

Glockster wrote:So, still had to fill out the form. They did something in the computer with my CHL, but don't know exactly what and frankly they were a bit too busy to ask. But here's my new BUG -- a Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV, with an extended grip and 4.25" barrel, 45Colt and .410. And Bond had a special for purchases in August to get an additional barrel for 50% off, so will likely get a 3" with that.

Nice! How is the recoil?

dlh

I've not yet shot it (have to find a place for shotgun) but watched some videos and it seemed very manageable with the short grip, and is supposed to be even better with the extended. It is of course a single shot (well, one round 45 Colt and one of .410 - I picked up some Hornady Triple Defense .410) so there is a certain amount of not caring as much about recoil and needing to take the next shot. Someone else here also has a Bond Arms but I'll leave it to him to say whether he's shot his or not.

So, still had to fill out the form. They did something in the computer with my CHL, but don't know exactly what and frankly they were a bit too busy to ask. But here's my new BUG -- a Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV, with an extended grip and 4.25" barrel, 45Colt and .410. And Bond had a special for purchases in August to get an additional barrel for 50% off, so will likely get a 3" with that.

Scott B. wrote:

No NICS check was required because the buyer has a valid permit from the State where the transfer is to take place, which qualifies as an exemption to NICS.

Has to be one of ours. What did you buy?

A nice BUG. Just got the call that it is in, so will post when I get back!

Keith B wrote:

Glockster wrote:
Was that just the FFL choosing to not do it that way?

Yes. The difference is they still have to fill out the 4473 form, but are not required to make a call for an NICS background check if you have a Texas CHL, just write the CHL number on the 4473. If the store or FFL wants to still call for the background check, there is no law that says they can't make that a requirement to purchase through them.

Interesting. Will wait to see what happens when my gun arrives in the store (hopefully today!)

Just to ask all the questions -- what if someone has an out of state permit, but is a TX resident? Does that only apply here if you have a TX CHL, or can it be a permit from any state?

ScottDLS wrote:

Glockster wrote:That's also my understanding (that nothing changes with the background check), but it brings up a question that I have. I've been asked twice during an FFL transfer whether or not I have a CHL and was told that if I do to bring it with me. Anyone know why or how having a CHL changes things? I was standing right there when each FFL made the call, heard all the info, and didn't hear anything about my CHL.

If you show the CHL the FFL does not have to do the NICS check, they just write down your CHL #. I've bought every handgun this way in Texas since 1996 and I've never been called in. Before that I moved from out of state and didn't buy any here till I got my CHL.

I'll test that out again this afternoon as I'm picking up something new at a local shop. But as I said above, I had my CHL with me the last (two) times and there was no difference between checks when I didn't have it. Was that just the FFL choosing to not do it that way?

That's also my understanding (that nothing changes with the background check), but it brings up a question that I have. I've been asked twice during an FFL transfer whether or not I have a CHL and was told that if I do to bring it with me. Anyone know why or how having a CHL changes things? I was standing right there when each FFL made the call, heard all the info, and didn't hear anything about my CHL.